Have been meaning to ask someone this for a while

[jeany123]

My husband has developed a tough rhino like skin at the base of his spine and at the top of his buttocks, I keep using a loofah but it's still there, I presume it's with him sitting all the time, I was just wondering if it was best just to leave it as it might prevent sores developing or should I get some cream to try and get rid of it, does anyone know or seen this before ?


Jeany

[SisterAct]

Hi Jeany
We put Cavilon on all possible pressure areas morning and evening.
This seems to help as Dad either in a chair or in bed most of the time.
Polly x

[Helen33]

Dear Jeany,

Would Allen allow the nurse to look at it? I am wondering whether it might crack and thereby cause problems? I think a professional opinion would be important so that you know whether it can be left or be prescribed the right treatment. I am having a problem with my legs at the moment and I am developing some very funny skin on the top of my toes where they meet the foot and I am realising that if I don't moisturise this area it might crack eventually and then become very sore.

Let us know what you decide and how you get on.

Love

[Grannie G]

I`ve no idea what to say jeany. Dhiren seems to be getting away with it.

[Contrary Mary]

Same with Mum, for a person so immobile she was incredibly lucky with her skin. Though the carers would put Sudacreme on if they thought the skin was reddening. Perhaps your local pharmacist could suggest something. xx

[jeany123]

Thank you everyone I think I will mention it at the GPs it's not red or anything but it might crack I would like to prevent anything before it starts I feel really guilty now because he has had it for a while and when he's dressed I totally forget about it. I will get some Cavilon or sudacreme in the meantime.


Jeany x


He has been in a wheelchair for over 15 years so I suppose he is lucky so far.

[Grannie G]

He has been in a wheelchair for over 15 years so I suppose he is lucky so far.

Perhaps that explains it Jeany. Dhiren has been chair bound for 2 years.

[NeverGiveUp]

Better get the GP to check it out, might need a look by a dermatologist, until GP has seen it go a bit easy with loofahs and anything else that degrades the skin surface.

Hasn't got any problems with immune system has he? Simple blood test to check in case autoimmune problems, ask GP.

[jeany123]

Better get the GP to check it out, might need a look by a dermatologist, until GP has seen it go a bit easy with loofahs and anything else that degrades the skin surface.

Hasn't got any problems with immune system has he? Simple blood test to check in case autoimmune problems, ask GP.

Thank you NeverGiveUp there has never been anything wrong with his immune system as far as i know, I will get it checked out ,I will be careful not to scrub it as well until I find out how to treat it ,


Jeany x

[jeany123]

I mentioned Allens hard skin to the doc and he prescribed some medicated wash and some cream, I am happy to report Allens back and buttocks are now as soft as a babies bum

Jeany x

[Izzy]

Good news! Well done!

[jeany123]

I know this is a old thread of mine but it's about the same thing, the other day Allen was complaining about his lower back being sore when I looked it was red raw at the top of his not to put it too polite "bum crack"
I washed it and put nappy cream on a few times and it cleared up but he complained again tonight when he came back from day centre when I had a look his back wasn't too bad but in the crease it was very red and sore looking I washed him and put some cream on but I feel as though I am out of my depth with this and am worried it might get worse he has canestan cream for his ears and eyebrows would it be ok to put that on,
OMG don't we talk about some awful things

[Katrine]

If the problem is originally fungal then soothing creams like Sudacrem can just feed the fungus. If it is really sore then there is probably bacterial infection as well due to broken skin. I would think that he has got sweaty and the skin problem has flared up again. It only takes hours for this to happen. Best to get it checked out by the doctor.

My mum has sore skin in all her crevices if not kept absolutely clean and dry. Her carers wash her every time she is toileted and dry her thoroughly with clean dry flannels or towels. Sometimes an infection breaks out in her groin crease or under her breasts. In addition to the cleaning routine and cream prescribed by GP, what often helps is to apply a piece of clean dry gauze to mop up moisture as she sweats. We get the dry gauze on prescription.

[jeany123]

Thank you Katrine that sounds exactly what it is, I will make a appointment on Monday, do you think the canestan cream would do any good ? as that's for fungus infections ,

[Katrine]

I don't think it will do any harm, but if there is a bacterial infection as well this won't be sufficient to clear it, although it might help over the weekend. The GP will have a range of creams that can be tried. My mum's had several until he's worked out which ones suit her best.